Ch 19.1: Stability in Bonding (week 2) - Weebly

1/29/15 1 Ch 19.1: Stability in Bonding (week 2) What is a chemical bond? Why do atoms bond with other atoms? What makes an atom stable? One more trend… Oxidation state – hypothetical charge an element would have if it bonded Combining Elements ! Combining elements usually changes their properties. ! Example: Sodium (explosive) mixed with ................
................